How severe is CVE-2020-23617?

CVE-2020-23617 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-23617 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-23617?

CVE-2020-23617 primarily affects Totolink N200re Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-23617?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-23617 published?

CVE-2020-23617 was published on 2022-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-23617

CVE-2020-23617 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Totolink N200re Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Totolink N200re Firmware
Published: 2022-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the error page of Totolink N200RE and N100RE Routers 2.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via SCRIPT element.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-23617?: A cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the error page of Totolink N200RE and N100RE Routers 2.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via SCRIPT element.
How severe is CVE-2020-23617?: CVE-2020-23617 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-23617 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-23617?: CVE-2020-23617 primarily affects Totolink N200re Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-23617?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-23617 published?: CVE-2020-23617 was published on 2022-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:totolink:n200re_firmware:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:totolink:n100re_firmware:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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